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3 arrested in Hong Kong, as a high-rise fire leaves at least 44 dead and 279 reported missing

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in years burned through the night, leaving at least 44 people dead and 279 reported missing with rescuers still pulling residents from blazing high-rise ...
Bloomberg L.P.

Hong Kong Fire Fuels Safety Concerns for China’s High-Rise Homes

Hong Kong’s worst residential fire in more than half a century is triggering worries that a swathe of the high-rise housing common in China’s cities could be susceptible to similar safety risks. The ...
PBS

44 killed, 279 missing after raging fire spreads through Hong Kong high-rise residential buildings

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong's deadliest fire in years burned through the night, leaving at least 44 people dead and 279 reported missing with rescuers still pulling residents from blazing high-rise ...
Bloomberg L.P.

China to Inspect High-Rise Blocks for Risks After Hong Kong Fire

The Chinese government will inspect fire risks in high-rise buildings after the deadly blaze in Hong Kong earlier this week, according to a statement posted Saturday on the Ministry of Emergency ...